Police name two men charged with murder of footballer stabbed in a Birmingham nightclub


Police have named two men in their twenties charged with the murder of Cody Fisher, who was fatally stabbed at a nightclub in Birmingham on Boxing Day. West Midlands Police said Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, have been charged with murder and affray. The two pair from the city have been remanded into custody to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday

A 22-year-old man also arrested on suspicion of 23-year-old Cody’s murder has been released on bail while police continue their enquiries. Four other people arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail. 

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Ingram, from the West Midlands Police homicide unit, said: “This is a significant development in our investigation as we seek to get justice for Cody, his family and friends.

“We’ve received fantastic support from the public who’ve really helped us in our enquiries so far.

“However, we’re still really keen to hear from anyone with information who has not already spoken to us. Every piece of information helps our investigation.”

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